Asking For Your Touch (2025) Original Mixed-media Painting by Kristina Mallen

In this artwork, I explore the delicate balance between strength and surrender, passion and mystery. The monochrome composition, created with charcoal and watercolor, is enriched with striking red accents—most notably, the bold red lips, a timeless symbol of love and desire.

I wanted to capture the intensity of a fleeting moment, where a woman’s face, partially veiled in shadows, meets the firm yet gentle touch of a masculine hand. The contrast between black and white strokes and fluid watercolor creates an expressive depth, highlighting the emotional tension within the piece.

This artwork is a reflection of my fascination with elegance and sensuality. A fusion of erotic art and minimalist expression, it belongs to the Alliance Art collection, celebrating the beauty of contrast—both in art and in human emotions.

Materials used:

Charcoal, Watercolor

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 55 x 75 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 55 x 75cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
• Subject: People and portraits